Environment
07:06am Thu 29 Oct, 2015
Weather patterns are likely to be quite shifty in November with relatively warm and wet weather expected to start the month. MetService meteorologist Georgina Griffiths... Read More
06:44am Wed 28 Oct, 2015
A low moving across the North Island is expected to deliver a cold end to the month of October. Rain looks set to accompany the cooler temperatures during Thursday,... Read More
02:22pm Tue 27 Oct, 2015
The government is seeking innovative ideas on how New Zealand can better use the millions of end-of-life tyres through the Waste Minimisation Fund. 'New Zealand... Read More
08:48am Tue 27 Oct, 2015
Tauranga City Council's failure to keep up with sludge clearance at the Te Maunga sewerage ponds has resulted in staff asking for $1.68 million to complete the over-due... Read More
07:04am Tue 27 Oct, 2015
The MetService is forecasting a cold snap to grip the region as a front moves up from the south. Today's forecast is for fine weather with westerly winds, but tomorrow... Read More
01:59pm Sat 24 Oct, 2015
MetService has launched its automated Severe Weather information service on Twitter, to complement the weather safety information available on its websites, apps... Read More
06:42am Sat 24 Oct, 2015
A front lying over central New Zealand has begun moving slowly northwards, signalling possible heavy rainfall across the region. The front should bring some heavy... Read More
06:58am Fri 23 Oct, 2015
Pick your camping spots carefully and take care while driving, as this long weekend starts off wet for many areas. A band of heavy rain is set to stall over the... Read More
06:48am Fri 23 Oct, 2015
The Bay of Plenty has landed three of the top 10 swimming spots in New Zealand according to AA Directions magazine. Rotorua's Kerosene Creek, Taupo's Bulli Point... Read More
09:56am Thu 22 Oct, 2015
The constraints regional councils face in responding promptly to emerging environmental issues has been highlighted by a new central Government report issued this... Read More
10:12am Wed 21 Oct, 2015
The Kiwifruit Claim class action by 212 growers and a post-harvest operator will go to the High Court next year, seeking $400 million in damages from the government. The... Read More
07:04am Wed 21 Oct, 2015
Rain is forecast to move in across the Bay as we move into the second half of the week. According to the MetService's five day forecast, it will be fine today and... Read More
13-Dec 16:19
Summer happiness is strawberries and roses
13-Dec 14:00
Retirement village rule changes strengthen rights
13-Dec 12:16
Greerton Garden Club on the move
13-Dec 10:00
Tauranga student’s leadership shines
13-Dec 09:00
Christmas parade delivers ‘fabulous’ day
13-Dec 06:00
Artwork lights up Hobec’s new home
12-Dec 18:00
Watch Tauranga's waka welcome for new cruise ship
12-Dec 17:00
Tauranga Special Olympian chasing big goals
12-Dec 16:00
Christmas magic at The Arts Junction
12-Dec 14:59
Public tip-off leads to Whangamatā meth bust
12-Dec 14:18
Four in hospital after crash blocks SH29
12-Dec 13:00
Shellfish biotoxin warning for Eastern BOP
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